97%
of Tommies employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
Veterans Admissions
St. Thomas has a long-standing commitment to supporting veterans. From academic advising to career assistance, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive environment at St. Thomas, where you can thrive academically and professionally.
We believe that the answers to the world's complex problems live within people who have yet to discover all they can accomplish. Through class projects, internships and other practical application opportunities, you will be prepared to make a positive impact in a career, grad school or wherever you go from here.
Veterans Apply as Transfer Students
Due to the college credits that veterans have received from their military service, veterans must apply as transfer students. We accept transfer students on a rolling basis throughout the year until our class is full, so there are no specific application deadlines.
Fast Facts
6
years as a military friendly school (militaryfriendly.com)
#160
St. Thomas is ranked #160 as best college for veterans nationally (US News & World Report)
Community & Support
Veterans Resources
The Â鶹´«Ã½ salutes veterans and military-affiliated families as we work to be the most military-friendly university in the Upper Midwest. While here, veterans get the resources they need to succeed academically, and the career support needed to thrive after graduation.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Military Education Benefits
St. Thomas is a Yellow Ribbon school. That means if you receive the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the maximum Chapter 33 benefit rate (100 percent), you won't have to pay tuition and fees to attend.
You'll also receive a monthly housing stipend in addition to a flat annual rate for books and supplies.
Credit Transfer
Learn how the college credits you've already earned will transfer to St. Thomas.
Complete the FAFSA
Help us maximize the amount of aid you can receive by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Veteran Student Stories
Meet the veteran students who are showing the world what it means to be a Tommie.
Eric Olson '22
Eric Olson '22 is a recent Â鶹´«Ã½ criminal justice graduate who served in the Navy for almost nine years. During his education at St. Thomas, he was vice president of the Veterans Association and credits the community for helping him get to where he is today.
Sophie Woessner '23
Sophie Woessner, double major in physics and electrical engineering, serves in the Air National Guard out of the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul. During her time at St. Thomas, she was vice president of Tommie Strength, a health and fitness club; the treasurer of the St. Thomas Society of Women Engineers; a physics tutor; and part of the university's Observatory crew.
Scott Russell Porter '22
A mechanical engineering major, Scott is an eight-year veteran of the Marine Corps. He juggled many duties during his time at St. Thomas, including a part-time internship at Graco; working with the St. Thomas veterans club to support other veteran students successfully transition to university life; and fatherhood.
After St. Thomas
Tommies get a hands-on education that lands them jobs, internships and grad school opportunities to make a real difference.
Visit Campus
Choose from a variety of appointment options to customize your visit, including a campus tour, one-on-one meetings and lunch on campus.
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Your Admissions Counselor
We are here to help you! St. Thomas offers an admissions counselor familiar with the unique needs of veterans, who can help guide you through the process and offer ongoing support. So please contact us with any questions - big or small!